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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 620.04 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 620.04 and 283.46 is: 391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 620.04 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/620.04 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 620.04 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 175,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,756.54/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.07

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