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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.80, 620.64 and 283.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.80, 620.64 and 283.90 is: 391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.80 : 620.64 = 283.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.80/620.64 = 283.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.80x = 620.64 × 283.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.80x = 176,199.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,199.70/449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.73

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