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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 620.16 and 292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 620.16 and 292 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 620.16 = 292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/620.16 = 292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 620.16 × 292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 181,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,086.72/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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