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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.48, 674.57 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.48, 674.57 and 244.04 is: 366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.48 : 674.57 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.48/674.57 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.48x = 674.57 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.48x = 164,619.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,619.30/449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.24

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