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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.95, 620.95 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.95, 620.95 and 263.46 is: 363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.95 : 620.95 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.95/620.95 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.95x = 620.95 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.95x = 163,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,595.49/449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.58

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