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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 619.69 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 619.69 and 274.51 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 619.69 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/619.69 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 619.69 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 170,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,111.10/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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