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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.62, 619.95 and 289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.62, 619.95 and 289.89 is: 399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.62 : 619.95 = 289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.62/619.95 = 289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.62x = 619.95 × 289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.62x = 179,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,718.86/449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.71

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