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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 620.96 and 339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 620.96 and 339.34 is: 468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 620.96 = 339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/620.96 = 339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 620.96 × 339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 210,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,716.57/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.45

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