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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.65, 620.46 and 283.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.65, 620.46 and 283.87 is: 391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.65 : 620.46 = 283.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.65/620.46 = 283.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.65x = 620.46 × 283.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.65x = 176,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,129.98/449.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.70

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