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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.15, 618.98 and 324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.15, 618.98 and 324.59 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.15 : 618.98 = 324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.15/618.98 = 324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.15x = 618.98 × 324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.15x = 200,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,910.00/449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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