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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.95, 621.13 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.95, 621.13 and 331.72 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.95 : 621.13 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.95/621.13 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.95x = 621.13 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.95x = 206,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,041.24/449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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