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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 620.46 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 620.46 and 309.54 is: 427.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 620.46 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/620.46 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 620.46 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 192,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,057.19/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.08

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