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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.17, 620.15 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.17, 620.15 and 274.82 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.17 : 620.15 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.17/620.15 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.17x = 620.15 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.17x = 170,425.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,425.15/449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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