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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.17, 619.92 and 338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.17, 619.92 and 338.47 is: 467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.17 : 619.92 = 338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.17/619.92 = 338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.17x = 619.92 × 338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.17x = 209,824.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,824.32/449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.14

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