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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.78, 619.95 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.78, 619.95 and 309.66 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.78 : 619.95 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.78/619.95 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.78x = 619.95 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.78x = 191,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,973.72/449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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