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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.45, 674.04 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.45, 674.04 and 175.47 is: 263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.45 : 674.04 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.45/674.04 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.45x = 674.04 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.45x = 118,274.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,274.46/449.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.15

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