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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.48, 620.94 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.48, 620.94 and 355.92 is: 491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.48 : 620.94 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.48/620.94 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.48x = 620.94 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.48x = 221,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,004.96/449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.70

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