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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.49, 620.00 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.49, 620.00 and 283.57 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.49 : 620.00 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.49/620.00 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.49x = 620.00 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.49x = 175,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,811.50/449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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