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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.57, 674.34 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.57, 674.34 and 193.07 is: 289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.57 : 674.34 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.57/674.34 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.57x = 674.34 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.57x = 130,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,194.82/449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.60

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