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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 674.15 and 205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 674.15 and 205.87 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 674.15 = 205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/674.15 = 205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 674.15 × 205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 138,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,783.89/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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