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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 619.74 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 619.74 and 325.32 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 619.74 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/619.74 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 619.74 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 201,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,613.82/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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