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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.48, 620.10 and 418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.48, 620.10 and 418.60 is: 577.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.48 : 620.10 = 418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.48/620.10 = 418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.48x = 620.10 × 418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.48x = 259,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,573.86/449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.50

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