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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.66, 620.65 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.66, 620.65 and 270.41 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.66 : 620.65 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.66/620.65 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.66x = 620.65 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.66x = 167,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,827.20/449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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