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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 620.25 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 620.25 and 274.73 is: 379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 620.25 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/620.25 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 620.25 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 170,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,401.28/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.16

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