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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 675.04 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 675.04 and 389.44 is: 585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 675.04 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/675.04 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 675.04 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 262,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,887.58/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.13

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