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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 620.51 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 620.51 and 302.49 is: 417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 620.51 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/620.51 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 620.51 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 187,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,696.56/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.69

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