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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 619.56 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 619.56 and 262.40 is: 362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 619.56 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/619.56 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 619.56 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 162,572.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,572.54/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.08

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