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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.25, 620.24 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.25, 620.24 and 294.27 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.25 : 620.24 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.25/620.24 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.25x = 620.24 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.25x = 182,516.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,516.55/449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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