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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.40, 619.98 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.40, 619.98 and 293.88 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.40 : 619.98 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.40/619.98 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.40x = 619.98 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.40x = 182,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,199.72/449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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