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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.33, 619.92 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.33, 619.92 and 283.50 is: 391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.33 : 619.92 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.33/619.92 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.33x = 619.92 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.33x = 175,747.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,747.32/449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.14

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