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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 620.66 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 620.66 and 294.50 is: 406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 620.66 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/620.66 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 620.66 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 182,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,784.37/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.40

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