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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 620.97 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 620.97 and 253.53 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 620.97 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/620.97 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 620.97 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 157,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,434.52/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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