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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 619.92 and 387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 619.92 and 387.33 is: 534.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 619.92 = 387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/619.92 = 387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 619.92 × 387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 240,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,113.61/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.05

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