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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.33, 620.02 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.33, 620.02 and 262.86 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.33 : 620.02 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.33/620.02 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.33x = 620.02 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.33x = 162,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,978.46/449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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