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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.22, 620.20 and 294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.22, 620.20 and 294.24 is: 406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.22 : 620.20 = 294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.22/620.20 = 294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.22x = 620.20 × 294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.22x = 182,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,487.65/449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.23

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