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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.51, 620.03 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.51, 620.03 and 289.92 is: 399.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.51 : 620.03 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.51/620.03 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.51x = 620.03 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.51x = 179,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,762.15/449.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.91

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