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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 620.49 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 620.49 and 283.92 is: 391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 620.49 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/620.49 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 620.49 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 176,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,169.52/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.80

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