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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.59, 620.67 and 303.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.59, 620.67 and 303.00 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.59 : 620.67 = 303.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.59/620.67 = 303.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.59x = 620.67 × 303.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.59x = 188,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,059.91/449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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