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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.18, 618.96 and 432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.18, 618.96 and 432.98 is: 596.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.18 : 618.96 = 432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.18/618.96 = 432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.18x = 618.96 × 432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.18x = 267,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,997.30/449.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.64

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