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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 620.19 and 302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 620.19 and 302.19 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 620.19 = 302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/620.19 = 302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 620.19 × 302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 187,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,415.22/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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