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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.47, 620.27 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.47, 620.27 and 263.06 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.47 : 620.27 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.47/620.27 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.47x = 620.27 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.47x = 163,168.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,168.46/449.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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