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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 620.52 and 390.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 620.52 and 390.17 is: 538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 620.52 = 390.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/620.52 = 390.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 620.52 × 390.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 242,108.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,108.29/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.45

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