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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 675.44 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 675.44 and 244.13 is: 366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 675.44 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/675.44 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 675.44 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 164,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,890.57/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.74

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