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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 620.97 and 263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 620.97 and 263.57 is: 363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 620.97 = 263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/620.97 = 263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 620.97 × 263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 163,669.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,669.96/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.73

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