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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 620.90 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 620.90 and 272.84 is: 376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 620.90 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/620.90 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 620.90 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 169,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,401.89/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.52

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