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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 619.54 and 262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 619.54 and 262.53 is: 362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 619.54 = 262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/619.54 = 262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 619.54 × 262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 162,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,647.84/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.20

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