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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 620.55 and 283.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 620.55 and 283.89 is: 391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 620.55 = 283.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/620.55 = 283.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 620.55 × 283.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 176,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,169.52/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.51

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