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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 618.99 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 618.99 and 383.82 is: 528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 618.99 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/618.99 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 618.99 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 237,580.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,580.74/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.45

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