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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.55, 620.19 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.55, 620.19 and 344.52 is: 475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.55 : 620.19 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.55/620.19 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.55x = 620.19 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.55x = 213,667.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,667.86/449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.29

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