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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 620.02 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 620.02 and 362.28 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 620.02 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/620.02 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 620.02 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 224,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,620.85/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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