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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.74, 620.60 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.74, 620.60 and 253.22 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.74 : 620.60 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.74/620.60 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.74x = 620.60 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.74x = 157,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,148.33/449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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