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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 673.94 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 673.94 and 189.30 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 673.94 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/673.94 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 673.94 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 127,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,579.84/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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