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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.60, 620.53 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.60, 620.53 and 334.04 is: 461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.60 : 620.53 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.60/620.53 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.60x = 620.53 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.60x = 207,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,277.90/449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.03

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