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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 620.76 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 620.76 and 308.18 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 620.76 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/620.76 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 620.76 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 191,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,305.82/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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