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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 673.72 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 673.72 and 205.62 is: 308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 673.72 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/673.72 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 673.72 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 138,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,530.31/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.45

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