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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 619.81 and 316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 619.81 and 316.97 is: 436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 619.81 = 316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/619.81 = 316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 619.81 × 316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 196,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,461.18/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.87

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