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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 619.69 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 619.69 and 274.45 is: 378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 619.69 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/619.69 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 619.69 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 170,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,073.92/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.78

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