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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.23, 620.03 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.23, 620.03 and 262.72 is: 362.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.23 : 620.03 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.23/620.03 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.23x = 620.03 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.23x = 162,894.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,894.28/449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.61

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