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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 621.13 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 621.13 and 302.68 is: 417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 621.13 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/621.13 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 621.13 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 188,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,003.63/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.84

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