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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 621.44 and 396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 621.44 and 396.78 is: 548.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 621.44 = 396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/621.44 = 396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 621.44 × 396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 246,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,574.96/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.42

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