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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.44, 674.01 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.44, 674.01 and 205.84 is: 308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.44 : 674.01 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.44/674.01 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.44x = 674.01 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.44x = 138,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,734.85/449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.68

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