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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 674.04 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 674.04 and 256.48 is: 384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 674.04 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/674.04 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 674.04 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 172,877.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,877.78/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.79

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