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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 620.96 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 620.96 and 275.31 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 620.96 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/620.96 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 620.96 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 170,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,955.12/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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