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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 620.04 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 620.04 and 291.99 is: 402.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 620.04 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/620.04 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 620.04 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 181,045.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,045.48/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.97

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