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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.49, 620.54 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.49, 620.54 and 302.38 is: 417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.49 : 620.54 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.49/620.54 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.49x = 620.54 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.49x = 187,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,638.89/449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.45

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