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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 619.61 and 400.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 619.61 and 400.26 is: 551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 619.61 = 400.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/619.61 = 400.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 619.61 × 400.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 248,005.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,005.10/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.20

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