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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.34, 620.58 and 400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.34, 620.58 and 400.13 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.34 : 620.58 = 400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.34/620.58 = 400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.34x = 620.58 × 400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.34x = 248,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,312.68/449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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