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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.02, 619.48 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.02, 619.48 and 331.28 is: 457.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.02 : 619.48 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.02/619.48 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.02x = 619.48 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.02x = 205,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,216.58/449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.03

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