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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.15, 619.75 and 283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.15, 619.75 and 283.58 is: 391.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.15 : 619.75 = 283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.15/619.75 = 283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.15x = 619.75 × 283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.15x = 175,751.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,751.77/449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.30

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