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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.59, 674.25 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.59, 674.25 and 124.99 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.59 : 674.25 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.59/674.25 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.59x = 674.25 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.59x = 84,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,274.51/449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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