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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.72, 620.62 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.72, 620.62 and 263.32 is: 363.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.72 : 620.62 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.72/620.62 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.72x = 620.62 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.72x = 163,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,423.26/449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.39

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