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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 620.08 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 620.08 and 294 is: 405.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 620.08 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/620.08 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 620.08 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 182,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,303.52/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.84

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