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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.15, 620.01 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.15, 620.01 and 301.50 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.15 : 620.01 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.15/620.01 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.15x = 620.01 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.15x = 186,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,933.02/449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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