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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.29, 619.95 and 262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.29, 619.95 and 262.83 is: 362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.29 : 619.95 = 262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.29/619.95 = 262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.29x = 619.95 × 262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.29x = 162,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,941.46/449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.66

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