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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 619.34 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 619.34 and 324.86 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 619.34 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/619.34 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 619.34 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 201,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,194.07/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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