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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 620.93 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 620.93 and 253.45 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 620.93 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/620.93 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 620.93 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 157,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,373.44/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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