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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.90, 620.86 and 284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.90, 620.86 and 284.19 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.90 : 620.86 = 284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.90/620.86 = 284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.90x = 620.86 × 284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.90x = 176,439.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,439.45/449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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