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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.99, 620.84 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.99, 620.84 and 272.96 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.99 : 620.84 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.99/620.84 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.99x = 620.84 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.99x = 169,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,460.02/449.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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