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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.55, 620.33 and 250.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.55, 620.33 and 250.38 is: 345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.55 : 620.33 = 250.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.55/620.33 = 250.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.55x = 620.33 × 250.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.55x = 155,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,316.97/449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.49

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