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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.43, 620.06 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.43, 620.06 and 272.45 is: 375.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.43 : 620.06 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.43/620.06 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.43x = 620.06 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.43x = 168,935.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,935.35/449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.89

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