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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 620.69 and 292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 620.69 and 292.26 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 620.69 = 292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/620.69 = 292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 620.69 × 292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 181,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,401.40/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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