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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.25, 673.95 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.25, 673.95 and 254.18 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.25 : 673.95 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.25/673.95 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.25x = 673.95 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.25x = 171,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,301.24/449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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