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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 620.42 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 620.42 and 253.10 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 620.42 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/620.42 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 620.42 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 157,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,023.93/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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