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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.79, 620.71 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.79, 620.71 and 263.39 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.79 : 620.71 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.79/620.71 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.79x = 620.71 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.79x = 163,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,485.70/449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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