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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 620.21 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 620.21 and 302.28 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 620.21 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/620.21 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 620.21 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 187,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,475.57/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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