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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.60, 620.15 and 325.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.60, 620.15 and 325.05 is: 448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.60 : 620.15 = 325.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.60/620.15 = 325.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.60x = 620.15 × 325.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.60x = 201,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,578.13/449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.35

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