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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.48, 674.37 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.48, 674.37 and 264.49 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.48 : 674.37 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.48/674.37 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.48x = 674.37 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.48x = 178,362.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,362.44/449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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