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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 620.67 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 620.67 and 275.02 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 620.67 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/620.67 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 620.67 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 170,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,696.66/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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