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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 620.58 and 292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 620.58 and 292.73 is: 404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 620.58 = 292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/620.58 = 292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 620.58 × 292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 181,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,659.28/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.01

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