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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 620.76 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 620.76 and 325.44 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 620.76 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/620.76 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 620.76 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 202,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,020.13/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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