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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.59, 620.48 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.59, 620.48 and 263.17 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.59 : 620.48 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.59/620.48 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.59x = 620.48 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.59x = 163,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,291.72/449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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