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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 620.09 and 262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 620.09 and 262.82 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 620.09 = 262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/620.09 = 262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 620.09 × 262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 162,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,972.05/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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