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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.47, 620.11 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.47, 620.11 and 301.84 is: 416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.47 : 620.11 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.47/620.11 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.47x = 620.11 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.47x = 187,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,174.00/449.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.43

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