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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 619.84 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 619.84 and 274.88 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 619.84 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/619.84 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 619.84 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 170,381.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,381.62/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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