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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 673.58 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 673.58 and 256.65 is: 384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 673.58 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/673.58 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 673.58 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 172,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,873.02/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.70

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