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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.21, 673.79 and 205.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.21, 673.79 and 205.73 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.21 : 673.79 = 205.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.21/673.79 = 205.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.21x = 673.79 × 205.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.21x = 138,614.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,614.42/449.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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