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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 620.44 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 620.44 and 283.73 is: 391.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 620.44 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/620.44 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 620.44 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 176,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,037.44/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.56

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