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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.75, 620.56 and 260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.75, 620.56 and 260.69 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.75 : 620.56 = 260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.75/620.56 = 260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.75x = 620.56 × 260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.75x = 161,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,771.01/449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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