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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.24, 674.25 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.24, 674.25 and 254.43 is: 381.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.24 : 674.25 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.24/674.25 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.24x = 674.25 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.24x = 171,549.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,549.84/449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.87

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