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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.62, 620.51 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.62, 620.51 and 253.12 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.62 : 620.51 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.62/620.51 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.62x = 620.51 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.62x = 157,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,063.49/449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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