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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 621.99 and 397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 621.99 and 397.95 is: 550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 621.99 = 397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/621.99 = 397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 621.99 × 397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 247,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,520.92/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.41

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