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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.54, 620.22 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.54, 620.22 and 344.72 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.54 : 620.22 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.54/620.22 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.54x = 620.22 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.54x = 213,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,802.24/449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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