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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 631.16 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 631.16 and 449.88 is: 624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 631.16 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/631.16 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 631.16 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 283,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,946.26/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.99

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