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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 618.96 and 332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 618.96 and 332.72 is: 458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 618.96 = 332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/618.96 = 332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 618.96 × 332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 205,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,940.37/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.54

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