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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 620.43 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 620.43 and 263.04 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 620.43 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/620.43 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 620.43 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 163,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,197.91/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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