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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.11, 619.77 and 262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.11, 619.77 and 262.63 is: 362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.11 : 619.77 = 262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.11/619.77 = 262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.11x = 619.77 × 262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.11x = 162,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,770.20/449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.43

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