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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 619.44 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 619.44 and 332.48 is: 458.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 619.44 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/619.44 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 619.44 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 205,951.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,951.41/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.57

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