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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 620.18 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 620.18 and 361.14 is: 497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 620.18 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/620.18 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 620.18 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 223,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,971.81/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.76

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