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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 672.73 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 672.73 and 256.25 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 672.73 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/672.73 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 672.73 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 172,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,387.06/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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