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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.17, 673.22 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.17, 673.22 and 254.09 is: 380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.17 : 673.22 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.17/673.22 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.17x = 673.22 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.17x = 171,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,055.74/449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.83

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