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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.04, 619.56 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.04, 619.56 and 283.24 is: 390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.04 : 619.56 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.04/619.56 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.04x = 619.56 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.04x = 175,484.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,484.17/449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.80

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