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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.30, 620.33 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.30, 620.33 and 366.60 is: 506.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.30 : 620.33 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.30/620.33 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.30x = 620.33 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.30x = 227,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,413.47/449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.15

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