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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.68, 620.16 and 331.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.68, 620.16 and 331.68 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.68 : 620.16 = 331.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.68/620.16 = 331.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.68x = 620.16 × 331.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.68x = 205,694.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,694.67/449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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