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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.27, 619.60 and 274.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.27, 619.60 and 274.31 is: 378.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.27 : 619.60 = 274.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.27/619.60 = 274.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.27x = 619.60 × 274.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.27x = 169,962.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,962.48/449.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.31

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