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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 619.34 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 619.34 and 309.20 is: 426.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 619.34 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/619.34 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 619.34 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 191,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,496.90/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.46

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