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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.47, 673.66 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.47, 673.66 and 189.37 is: 283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.47 : 673.66 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.47/673.66 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.47x = 673.66 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.47x = 127,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,570.99/449.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.83

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