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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.34, 620.37 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.34, 620.37 and 294.18 is: 406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.34 : 620.37 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.34/620.37 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.34x = 620.37 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.34x = 182,500.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,500.45/449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.15

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