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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.33, 620.49 and 338.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.33, 620.49 and 338.61 is: 467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.33 : 620.49 = 338.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.33/620.49 = 338.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.33x = 620.49 × 338.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.33x = 210,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,104.12/449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.59

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