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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 620.35 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 620.35 and 274.93 is: 379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 620.35 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/620.35 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 620.35 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 170,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,551.45/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.33

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