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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.63, 620.84 and 362.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.63, 620.84 and 362.69 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.63 : 620.84 = 362.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.63/620.84 = 362.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.63x = 620.84 × 362.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.63x = 225,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,172.46/449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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