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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 620.22 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 620.22 and 283.75 is: 391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 620.22 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/620.22 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 620.22 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 175,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,984.32/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.71

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