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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.04, 618.12 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.04, 618.12 and 390.72 is: 537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.04 : 618.12 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.04/618.12 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.04x = 618.12 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.04x = 241,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,511.85/449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.84

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