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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 620.23 and 318.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 620.23 and 318.41 is: 439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 620.23 = 318.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/620.23 = 318.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 620.23 × 318.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 197,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,487.43/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.49

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