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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.69, 620.60 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.69, 620.60 and 283.84 is: 391.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.69 : 620.60 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.69/620.60 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.69x = 620.60 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.69x = 176,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,148.13/449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.71

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