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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 674.14 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 674.14 and 295.59 is: 443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 674.14 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/674.14 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 674.14 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 199,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,269.04/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.23

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