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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.24, 619.98 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.24, 619.98 and 294.20 is: 406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.24 : 619.98 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.24/619.98 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.24x = 619.98 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.24x = 182,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,398.12/449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.01

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