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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 673.49 and 189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 673.49 and 189.07 is: 283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 673.49 = 189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/673.49 = 189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 673.49 × 189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 127,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,336.75/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.58

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