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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 620.06 and 316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 620.06 and 316.71 is: 437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 620.06 = 316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/620.06 = 316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 620.06 × 316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 196,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,377.62/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.09

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