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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 620.36 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 620.36 and 274.86 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 620.36 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/620.36 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 620.36 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 170,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,512.15/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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