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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 618.08 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 618.08 and 338.46 is: 465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 618.08 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/618.08 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 618.08 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 209,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,193.66/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.88

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