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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.89, 620.88 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.89, 620.88 and 284.24 is: 392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.89 : 620.88 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.89/620.88 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.89x = 620.88 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.89x = 176,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,478.93/449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.27

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