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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.59, 674.49 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.59, 674.49 and 189.58 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.59 : 674.49 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.59/674.49 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.59x = 674.49 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.59x = 127,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,869.81/449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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