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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.49, 620.31 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.49, 620.31 and 263.01 is: 362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.49 : 620.31 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.49/620.31 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.49x = 620.31 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.49x = 163,147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,147.73/449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.96

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