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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 620.34 and 326.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 620.34 and 326.30 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 620.34 = 326.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/620.34 = 326.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 620.34 × 326.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 202,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,416.94/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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