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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.54, 620.42 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.54, 620.42 and 274.79 is: 379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.54 : 620.42 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.54/620.42 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.54x = 620.42 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.54x = 170,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,480.74/449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.24

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