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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 619.82 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 619.82 and 274.48 is: 378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 619.82 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/619.82 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 619.82 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 170,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,128.19/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.79

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