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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 620.96 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 620.96 and 275.39 is: 380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 620.96 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/620.96 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 620.96 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 171,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,001.69/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.05

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