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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 620.78 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 620.78 and 275.19 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 620.78 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/620.78 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 620.78 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 170,831.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,831.07/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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