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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 620.47 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 620.47 and 263.12 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 620.47 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/620.47 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 620.47 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 163,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,254.31/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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