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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.74, 620.94 and 292.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.74, 620.94 and 292.45 is: 403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.74 : 620.94 = 292.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.74/620.94 = 292.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.74x = 620.94 × 292.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.74x = 181,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,593.90/449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.78

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