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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 619.67 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 619.67 and 274.36 is: 378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 619.67 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/619.67 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 619.67 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 170,012.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,012.66/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.53

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