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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.50, 620.32 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.50, 620.32 and 274.94 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.50 : 620.32 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.50/620.32 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.50x = 620.32 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.50x = 170,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,550.78/449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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