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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 620.44 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 620.44 and 302.58 is: 417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 620.44 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/620.44 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 620.44 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 187,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,732.74/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.63

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