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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.01, 619.56 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.01, 619.56 and 283.44 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.01 : 619.56 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.01/619.56 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.01x = 619.56 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.01x = 175,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,610.41/449.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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