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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.89, 620.90 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.89, 620.90 and 275.35 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.89 : 620.90 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.89/620.90 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.89x = 620.90 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.89x = 170,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,963.44/449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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