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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.34, 674.28 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.34, 674.28 and 257.10 is: 385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.34 : 674.28 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.34/674.28 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.34x = 674.28 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.34x = 173,357.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,357.39/449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.80

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