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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 619.86 and 262.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 619.86 and 262.68 is: 362.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 619.86 = 262.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/619.86 = 262.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 619.86 × 262.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 162,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,824.82/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.48

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