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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.86, 620.06 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.86, 620.06 and 356.44 is: 491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.86 : 620.06 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.86/620.06 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.86x = 620.06 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.86x = 221,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,014.19/449.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.30

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