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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.49, 674.04 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.49, 674.04 and 244.02 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.49 : 674.04 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.49/674.04 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.49x = 674.04 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.49x = 164,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,479.24/449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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