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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.47, 620.25 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.47, 620.25 and 252.99 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.47 : 620.25 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.47/620.25 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.47x = 620.25 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.47x = 156,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,915.78/449.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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