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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 673.71 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 673.71 and 124.57 is: 186.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 673.71 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/673.71 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 673.71 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 83,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,924.05/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.86

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