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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.99, 620.75 and 302.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.99, 620.75 and 302.77 is: 417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.99 : 620.75 = 302.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.99/620.75 = 302.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.99x = 620.75 × 302.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.99x = 187,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,939.86/449.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.66

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