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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.19, 620.17 and 291.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.19, 620.17 and 291.89 is: 403.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.19 : 620.17 = 291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.19/620.17 = 291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.19x = 620.17 × 291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.19x = 181,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,022.24/449.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.00

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