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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 620.10 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 620.10 and 283.83 is: 391.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 620.10 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/620.10 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 620.10 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 176,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,002.98/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.63

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