Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.32, 620 and 274.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 449.32, 620 and 274.62 is: 378.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449.32 : 620 = 274.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449.32/620 = 274.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449.32x = 620 × 274.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449.32x = 170,264.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,264.40/449.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378.94
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