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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 621.02 and 253.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 621.02 and 253.56 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 621.02 = 253.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/621.02 = 253.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 621.02 × 253.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 157,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,462.13/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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