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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.77, 620.72 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.77, 620.72 and 263.25 is: 363.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.77 : 620.72 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.77/620.72 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.77x = 620.72 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.77x = 163,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,402.87/449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.31

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