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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.73, 620.78 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.73, 620.78 and 387.32 is: 534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.73 : 620.78 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.73/620.78 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.73x = 620.78 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.73x = 240,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,435.47/449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.62

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