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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 621.11 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 621.11 and 284.38 is: 392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 621.11 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/621.11 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 621.11 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 176,630.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,630.42/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.59

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