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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.53, 620.46 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.53, 620.46 and 283.75 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.53 : 620.46 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.53/620.46 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.53x = 620.46 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.53x = 176,053.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,053.97/449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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