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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 618.48 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 618.48 and 383.52 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 618.48 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/618.48 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 618.48 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 237,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,199.45/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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