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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.43, 619.56 and 387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.43, 619.56 and 387.90 is: 534.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.43 : 619.56 = 387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.43/619.56 = 387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.43x = 619.56 × 387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.43x = 240,327.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,327.32/449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.74

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