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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.29, 619.77 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.29, 619.77 and 283.21 is: 390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.29 : 619.77 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.29/619.77 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.29x = 619.77 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.29x = 175,525.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,525.06/449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.67

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