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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 673.50 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 673.50 and 256.36 is: 384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 673.50 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/673.50 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 673.50 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 172,658.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,658.46/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.54

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