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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 618.57 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 618.57 and 439.98 is: 605.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 618.57 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/618.57 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 618.57 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 272,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,158.43/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.93

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