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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.30, 619.74 and 283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.30, 619.74 and 283.38 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.30 : 619.74 = 283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.30/619.74 = 283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.30x = 619.74 × 283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.30x = 175,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,621.92/449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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