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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.46, 620.82 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.46, 620.82 and 331.65 is: 458.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.46 : 620.82 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.46/620.82 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.46x = 620.82 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.46x = 205,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,894.95/449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.09

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