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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 623.76 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 623.76 and 442.32 is: 613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 623.76 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/623.76 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 623.76 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 275,901.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,901.52/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.28

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