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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.68, 620.50 and 283.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.68, 620.50 and 283.83 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.68 : 620.50 = 283.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.68/620.50 = 283.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.68x = 620.50 × 283.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.68x = 176,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,116.52/449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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