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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.15, 619.59 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.15, 619.59 and 291.58 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.15 : 619.59 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.15/619.59 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.15x = 619.59 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.15x = 180,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,658.50/449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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