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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 620.73 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 620.73 and 356.22 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 620.73 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/620.73 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 620.73 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 221,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,116.44/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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