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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.11, 619.82 and 272.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.11, 619.82 and 272.07 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.11 : 619.82 = 272.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.11/619.82 = 272.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.11x = 619.82 × 272.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.11x = 168,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,632.34/449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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