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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.56, 621.18 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.56, 621.18 and 362.08 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.56 : 621.18 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.56/621.18 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.56x = 621.18 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.56x = 224,916.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,916.85/449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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