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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 620.90 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 620.90 and 253.48 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 620.90 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/620.90 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 620.90 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 157,385.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,385.73/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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