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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 620.01 and 318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 620.01 and 318.31 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 620.01 = 318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/620.01 = 318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 620.01 × 318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 197,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,355.38/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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