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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.54, 674.44 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.54, 674.44 and 189.65 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.54 : 674.44 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.54/674.44 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.54x = 674.44 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.54x = 127,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,903.23/449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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