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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 619.56 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 619.56 and 431.52 is: 594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 619.56 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/619.56 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 619.56 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 267,352.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,352.53/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.16

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