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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 621.64 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 621.64 and 356.42 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 621.64 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/621.64 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 621.64 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 221,564.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,564.93/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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