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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 620.87 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 620.87 and 253.53 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 620.87 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/620.87 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 620.87 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 157,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,407.90/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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