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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.68, 620.60 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.68, 620.60 and 250.52 is: 345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.68 : 620.60 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.68/620.60 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.68x = 620.60 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.68x = 155,472.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,472.71/449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.74

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