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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.51, 620.28 and 283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.51, 620.28 and 283.77 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.51 : 620.28 = 283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.51/620.28 = 283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.51x = 620.28 × 283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.51x = 176,016.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,016.86/449.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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