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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.62, 620.37 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.62, 620.37 and 263.08 is: 362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.62 : 620.37 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.62/620.37 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.62x = 620.37 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.62x = 163,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,206.94/449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.99

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