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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.71, 620.58 and 283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.71, 620.58 and 283.93 is: 391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.71 : 620.58 = 283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.71/620.58 = 283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.71x = 620.58 × 283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.71x = 176,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,201.28/449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.81

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