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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 620.04 and 387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 620.04 and 387.74 is: 534.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 620.04 = 387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/620.04 = 387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 620.04 × 387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 240,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,414.31/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.34

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