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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.07, 619.56 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.07, 619.56 and 283.29 is: 390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.07 : 619.56 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.07/619.56 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.07x = 619.56 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.07x = 175,515.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,515.15/449.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.84

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