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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.83, 620.78 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.83, 620.78 and 253.34 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.83 : 620.78 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.83/620.78 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.83x = 620.78 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.83x = 157,266.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,266.04/449.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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