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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.59, 620.24 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.59, 620.24 and 324.97 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.59 : 620.24 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.59/620.24 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.59x = 620.24 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.59x = 201,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,560.21/449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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