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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.69, 620.59 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.69, 620.59 and 250.54 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.69 : 620.59 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.69/620.59 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.69x = 620.59 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.69x = 155,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,480.44/449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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