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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.69, 620.82 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.69, 620.82 and 302.54 is: 417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.69 : 620.82 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.69/620.82 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.69x = 620.82 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.69x = 187,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,819.78/449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.67

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