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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 619.70 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 619.70 and 283.44 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 619.70 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/619.70 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 619.70 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 175,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,647.77/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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