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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.55, 620.39 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.55, 620.39 and 253.04 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.55 : 620.39 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.55/620.39 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.55x = 620.39 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.55x = 156,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,981.02/449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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