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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 620.04 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 620.04 and 274.62 is: 379.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 620.04 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/620.04 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 620.04 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 170,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,275.38/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.00

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