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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 675.02 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 675.02 and 329.14 is: 493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 675.02 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/675.02 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 675.02 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 222,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,176.08/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.86

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