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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.74, 620.58 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.74, 620.58 and 263.16 is: 363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.74 : 620.58 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.74/620.58 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.74x = 620.58 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.74x = 163,311.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,311.83/449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.12

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