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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.05, 619.62 and 262.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.05, 619.62 and 262.57 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.05 : 619.62 = 262.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.05/619.62 = 262.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.05x = 619.62 × 262.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.05x = 162,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,693.62/449.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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