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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.05, 618.96 and 344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.05, 618.96 and 344.02 is: 474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.05 : 618.96 = 344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.05/618.96 = 344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.05x = 618.96 × 344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.05x = 212,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,934.62/449.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.19

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