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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.60, 674.40 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.60, 674.40 and 193.04 is: 289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.60 : 674.40 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.60/674.40 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.60x = 674.40 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.60x = 130,186.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,186.18/449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.56

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