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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 620.40 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 620.40 and 275.04 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 620.40 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/620.40 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 620.40 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 170,634.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,634.82/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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