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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 618.98 and 379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 618.98 and 379.34 is: 522.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 618.98 = 379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/618.98 = 379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 618.98 × 379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 234,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,803.87/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.53

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