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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 619.26 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 619.26 and 309.16 is: 426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 619.26 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/619.26 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 619.26 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 191,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,450.42/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.13

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