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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 620.58 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 620.58 and 253.20 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 620.58 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/620.58 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 620.58 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 157,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,130.86/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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