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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.57, 674.55 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.57, 674.55 and 189.63 is: 284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.57 : 674.55 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.57/674.55 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.57x = 674.55 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.57x = 127,913.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,913.97/449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.53

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