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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.48, 674.13 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.48, 674.13 and 124.78 is: 187.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.48 : 674.13 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.48/674.13 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.48x = 674.13 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.48x = 84,114.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,114.57/449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.14

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