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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.11, 619.58 and 301.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.11, 619.58 and 301.79 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.11 : 619.58 = 301.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.11/619.58 = 301.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.11x = 619.58 × 301.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.11x = 186,983.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,983.05/449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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