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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.29, 620.22 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.29, 620.22 and 294.04 is: 405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.29 : 620.22 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.29/620.22 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.29x = 620.22 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.29x = 182,369.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,369.49/449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.91

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