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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.89, 619.75 and 375.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.89, 619.75 and 375.17 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.89 : 619.75 = 375.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.89/619.75 = 375.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.89x = 619.75 × 375.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.89x = 232,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,508.98/449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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