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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.46, 674.20 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.46, 674.20 and 175.52 is: 263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.46 : 674.20 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.46/674.20 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.46x = 674.20 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.46x = 118,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,335.58/449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.28

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