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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.69, 620.58 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.69, 620.58 and 294.44 is: 406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.69 : 620.58 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.69/620.58 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.69x = 620.58 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.69x = 182,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,723.58/449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.33

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