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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 620.51 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 620.51 and 318.66 is: 439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 620.51 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/620.51 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 620.51 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 197,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,730.12/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.87

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