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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.89, 620.93 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.89, 620.93 and 253.46 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.89 : 620.93 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.89/620.93 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.89x = 620.93 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.89x = 157,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,383.10/449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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