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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.84, 620.30 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.84, 620.30 and 344.75 is: 475.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.84 : 620.30 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.84/620.30 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.84x = 620.30 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.84x = 213,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,843.60/449.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.38

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