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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.86, 620.79 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.86, 620.79 and 250.70 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.86 : 620.79 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.86/620.79 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.86x = 620.79 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.86x = 155,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,632.05/449.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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