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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 619.86 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 619.86 and 274.60 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 619.86 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/619.86 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 619.86 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 170,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,213.56/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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