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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.31, 620.05 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.31, 620.05 and 272.30 is: 375.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.31 : 620.05 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.31/620.05 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.31x = 620.05 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.31x = 168,836.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,836.51/449.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.77

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