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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.43, 620.09 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.43, 620.09 and 390.32 is: 538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.43 : 620.09 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.43/620.09 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.43x = 620.09 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.43x = 242,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,033.53/449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.53

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