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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.47, 674.17 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.47, 674.17 and 189.46 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.47 : 674.17 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.47/674.17 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.47x = 674.17 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.47x = 127,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,726.09/449.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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