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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 620.87 and 284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 620.87 and 284.09 is: 391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 620.87 = 284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/620.87 = 284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 620.87 × 284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 176,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,386.34/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.99

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