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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 620.86 and 253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 620.86 and 253.43 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 620.86 = 253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/620.86 = 253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 620.86 × 253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 157,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,344.55/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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