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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.89, 621.14 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.89, 621.14 and 325.96 is: 450.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.89 : 621.14 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.89/621.14 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.89x = 621.14 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.89x = 202,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,462.06/449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.03

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