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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.81, 620.65 and 263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.81, 620.65 and 263.33 is: 363.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.81 : 620.65 = 263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.81/620.65 = 263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.81x = 620.65 × 263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.81x = 163,435.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,435.76/449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.34

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