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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 620.49 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 620.49 and 283.98 is: 391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 620.49 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/620.49 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 620.49 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 176,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,206.75/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.73

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