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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.45, 619.47 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.45, 619.47 and 316.72 is: 436.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.45 : 619.47 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.45/619.47 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.45x = 619.47 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.45x = 196,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,196.99/449.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.53

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