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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.24, 619.74 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.24, 619.74 and 262.74 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.24 : 619.74 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.24/619.74 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.24x = 619.74 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.24x = 162,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,826.73/449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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