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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.26, 742.14 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.26, 742.14 and 449.88 is: 620.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.26 : 742.14 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.26/742.14 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.26x = 742.14 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.26x = 333,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,873.94/538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.28

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