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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.18, 619.87 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.18, 619.87 and 272.08 is: 375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.18 : 619.87 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.18/619.87 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.18x = 619.87 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.18x = 168,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,652.87/449.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.47

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