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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.63, 674.43 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.63, 674.43 and 295.68 is: 443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.63 : 674.43 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.63/674.43 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.63x = 674.43 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.63x = 199,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,416.88/449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.51

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