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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 674.43 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 674.43 and 254.58 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 674.43 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/674.43 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 674.43 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 171,696.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,696.39/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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