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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 619.51 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 619.51 and 271.95 is: 375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 619.51 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/619.51 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 619.51 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 168,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,475.74/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.20

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