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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.84, 620.72 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.84, 620.72 and 275.12 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.84 : 620.72 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.84/620.72 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.84x = 620.72 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.84x = 170,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,772.49/449.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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