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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.25, 620.03 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.25, 620.03 and 294.09 is: 405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.25 : 620.03 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.25/620.03 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.25x = 620.03 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.25x = 182,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,343.15/449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.88

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