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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 674.36 and 205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 674.36 and 205.89 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 674.36 = 205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/674.36 = 205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 674.36 × 205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 138,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,842.95/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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