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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.87, 620.60 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.87, 620.60 and 263.32 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.87 : 620.60 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.87/620.60 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.87x = 620.60 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.87x = 163,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,413.52/449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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