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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.48, 621.26 and 396.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.48, 621.26 and 396.65 is: 548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.48 : 621.26 = 396.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.48/621.26 = 396.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.48x = 621.26 × 396.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.48x = 246,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,422.78/449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.24

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