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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 620.10 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 620.10 and 325.28 is: 448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 620.10 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/620.10 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 620.10 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 201,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,707.68/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.42

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