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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.08, 619.78 and 262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.08, 619.78 and 262.60 is: 362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.08 : 619.78 = 262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.08/619.78 = 262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.08x = 619.78 × 262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.08x = 162,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,754.23/449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.42

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