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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.43, 620.78 and 407.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.43, 620.78 and 407.85 is: 563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.43 : 620.78 = 407.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.43/620.78 = 407.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.43x = 620.78 × 407.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.43x = 253,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,183.08/449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.34

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