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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.66, 621.14 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.66, 621.14 and 339.62 is: 469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.66 : 621.14 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.66/621.14 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.66x = 621.14 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.66x = 210,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,946.76/449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.13

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