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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 616.32 and 438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 616.32 and 438.48 is: 601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 616.32 = 438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/616.32 = 438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 616.32 × 438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 270,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,243.99/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.50

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