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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 620.90 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 620.90 and 275.32 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 620.90 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/620.90 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 620.90 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 170,946.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,946.19/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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