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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 621.10 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 621.10 and 396.50 is: 548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 621.10 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/621.10 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 621.10 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 246,266.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,266.15/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.04

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