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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 620.56 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 620.56 and 331.93 is: 457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 620.56 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/620.56 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 620.56 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 205,982.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,982.48/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.82

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