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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 621.21 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 621.21 and 325.50 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 621.21 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/621.21 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 621.21 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 202,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,203.86/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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