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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 620.15 and 262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 620.15 and 262.83 is: 362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 620.15 = 262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/620.15 = 262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 620.15 × 262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 162,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,994.02/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.72

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