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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.44, 674.37 and 257.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.44, 674.37 and 257.06 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.44 : 674.37 = 257.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.44/674.37 = 257.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.44x = 674.37 × 257.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.44x = 173,355.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,355.24/449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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