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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.34, 674.24 and 295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.34, 674.24 and 295.34 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.34 : 674.24 = 295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.34/674.24 = 295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.34x = 674.24 × 295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.34x = 199,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,130.04/449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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