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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.49, 674.19 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.49, 674.19 and 124.84 is: 187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.49 : 674.19 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.49/674.19 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.49x = 674.19 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.49x = 84,165.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,165.88/449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.25

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