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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.32, 620.04 and 262.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.32, 620.04 and 262.81 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.32 : 620.04 = 262.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.32/620.04 = 262.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.32x = 620.04 × 262.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.32x = 162,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,952.71/449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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