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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.62, 620.81 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.62, 620.81 and 275.20 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.62 : 620.81 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.62/620.81 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.62x = 620.81 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.62x = 170,846.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,846.91/449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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