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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 620.87 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 620.87 and 263.39 is: 363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 620.87 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/620.87 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 620.87 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 163,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,529.73/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.48

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