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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 619.68 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 619.68 and 262.58 is: 362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 619.68 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/619.68 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 619.68 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 162,715.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,715.57/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.30

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