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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.87, 620.84 and 253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.87, 620.84 and 253.39 is: 349.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.87 : 620.84 = 253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.87/620.84 = 253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.87x = 620.84 × 253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.87x = 157,310.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,310.28/449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.68

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