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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.95, 621.51 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.95, 621.51 and 332.16 is: 458.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.95 : 621.51 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.95/621.51 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.95x = 621.51 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.95x = 206,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,439.21/449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.81

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