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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.63, 674.37 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.63, 674.37 and 202.78 is: 304.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.63 : 674.37 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.63/674.37 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.63x = 674.37 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.63x = 136,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,748.75/449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.14

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