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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.01, 619.38 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.01, 619.38 and 291.33 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.01 : 619.38 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.01/619.38 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.01x = 619.38 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.01x = 180,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,443.98/449.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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