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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 620.83 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 620.83 and 275.22 is: 379.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 620.83 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/620.83 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 620.83 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 170,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,864.83/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.80

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