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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 618.38 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 618.38 and 431.76 is: 593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 618.38 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/618.38 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 618.38 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 266,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,991.75/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.95

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