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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 674.13 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 674.13 and 175.38 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 674.13 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/674.13 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 674.13 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 118,228.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,228.92/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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