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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 619.38 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 619.38 and 301.38 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 619.38 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/619.38 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 619.38 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 186,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,668.74/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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