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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 620.28 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 620.28 and 333.72 is: 460.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 620.28 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/620.28 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 620.28 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 206,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,999.84/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.25

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