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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.77, 620.67 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.77, 620.67 and 253.25 is: 349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.77 : 620.67 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.77/620.67 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.77x = 620.67 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.77x = 157,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,181.57/449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.47

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