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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.77, 620.49 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.77, 620.49 and 310.07 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.77 : 620.49 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.77/620.49 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.77x = 620.49 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.77x = 192,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,395.33/449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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