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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.01, 672.98 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.01, 672.98 and 205.20 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.01 : 672.98 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.01/672.98 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.01x = 672.98 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.01x = 138,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,094.47/449.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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