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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.13, 673.49 and 254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.13, 673.49 and 254.13 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.13 : 673.49 = 254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.13/673.49 = 254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.13x = 673.49 × 254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.13x = 171,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,152.74/449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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