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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 619.74 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 619.74 and 293.96 is: 405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 619.74 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/619.74 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 619.74 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 182,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,178.77/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.74

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