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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.66, 618.36 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.66, 618.36 and 360.02 is: 495.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.66 : 618.36 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.66/618.36 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.66x = 618.36 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.66x = 222,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,618.88/449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.08

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