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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 675.42 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 675.42 and 388.08 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 675.42 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/675.42 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 675.42 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 262,116.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,116.99/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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