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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 620.27 and 302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 620.27 and 302.29 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 620.27 = 302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/620.27 = 302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 620.27 × 302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 187,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,498.36/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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