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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.63, 620.52 and 260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.63, 620.52 and 260.62 is: 359.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.63 : 620.52 = 260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.63/620.52 = 260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.63x = 620.52 × 260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.63x = 161,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,718.37/449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.67

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