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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 619.45 and 370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 619.45 and 370.91 is: 511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 619.45 = 370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/619.45 = 370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 619.45 × 370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 229,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,760.82/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.40

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