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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.47, 674.15 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.47, 674.15 and 120.43 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.47 : 674.15 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.47/674.15 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.47x = 674.15 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.47x = 81,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,187.28/449.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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