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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.57, 620.25 and 283.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.57, 620.25 and 283.79 is: 391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.57 : 620.25 = 283.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.57/620.25 = 283.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.57x = 620.25 × 283.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.57x = 176,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,020.75/449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.53

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