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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.99, 673.87 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.99, 673.87 and 254.18 is: 381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.99 : 673.87 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.99/673.87 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.99x = 673.87 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.99x = 171,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,285.33/448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.49

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