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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.17, 673.50 and 205.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.17, 673.50 and 205.57 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.17 : 673.50 = 205.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.17/673.50 = 205.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.17x = 673.50 × 205.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.17x = 138,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,447.00/449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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