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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 620.03 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 620.03 and 291.78 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 620.03 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/620.03 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 620.03 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 180,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,913.08/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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