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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 620.73 and 318.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 620.73 and 318.69 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 620.73 = 318.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/620.73 = 318.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 620.73 × 318.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 197,820.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,820.44/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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