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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 620.31 and 253.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 620.31 and 253.05 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 620.31 = 253.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/620.31 = 253.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 620.31 × 253.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 156,969.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,969.45/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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