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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.08, 619.86 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.08, 619.86 and 262.64 is: 362.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.08 : 619.86 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.08/619.86 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.08x = 619.86 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.08x = 162,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,802.56/449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.53

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