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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.07, 619.73 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.07, 619.73 and 262.58 is: 362.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.07 : 619.73 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.07/619.73 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.07x = 619.73 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.07x = 162,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,728.70/449.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.37

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