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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.34, 620.31 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.34, 620.31 and 274.74 is: 379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.34 : 620.31 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.34/620.31 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.34x = 620.31 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.34x = 170,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,423.97/449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.28

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