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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.49, 673.62 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.49, 673.62 and 254.46 is: 381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.49 : 673.62 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.49/673.62 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.49x = 673.62 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.49x = 171,409.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,409.35/449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.34

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