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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.54, 621.03 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.54, 621.03 and 355.98 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.54 : 621.03 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.54/621.03 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.54x = 621.03 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.54x = 221,074.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,074.26/449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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