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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 620.70 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 620.70 and 275.08 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 620.70 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/620.70 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 620.70 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 170,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,742.16/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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