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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.54, 620.21 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.54, 620.21 and 272.45 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.54 : 620.21 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.54/620.21 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.54x = 620.21 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.54x = 168,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,971.75/449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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