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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 620.05 and 283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 620.05 and 283.54 is: 391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 620.05 = 283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/620.05 = 283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 620.05 × 283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 175,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,806.59/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.02

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