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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.35, 620.02 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.35, 620.02 and 272.28 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.35 : 620.02 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.35/620.02 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.35x = 620.02 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.35x = 168,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,815.26/449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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