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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.67, 620.51 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.67, 620.51 and 250.49 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.67 : 620.51 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.67/620.51 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.67x = 620.51 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.67x = 155,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,431.85/449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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