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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.73, 620.69 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.73, 620.69 and 275.09 is: 379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.73 : 620.69 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.73/620.69 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.73x = 620.69 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.73x = 170,741.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,741.13/449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.65

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