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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.29, 673.17 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.29, 673.17 and 254.22 is: 380.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.29 : 673.17 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.29/673.17 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.29x = 673.17 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.29x = 171,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,133.28/449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.90

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