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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.74, 621.78 and 395.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.74, 621.78 and 395.06 is: 546.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.74 : 621.78 = 395.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.74/621.78 = 395.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.74x = 621.78 × 395.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.74x = 245,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,640.41/449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.18

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