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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 620.12 and 351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 620.12 and 351.56 is: 484.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 620.12 = 351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/620.12 = 351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 620.12 × 351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 218,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,011.82/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.49

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