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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.02, 618.74 and 344.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.02, 618.74 and 344.11 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.02 : 618.74 = 344.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.02/618.74 = 344.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.02x = 618.74 × 344.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.02x = 212,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,912.90/449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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