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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.95, 621.14 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.95, 621.14 and 317.28 is: 438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.95 : 621.14 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.95/621.14 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.95x = 621.14 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.95x = 197,077.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,077.55/449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.00

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