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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.65, 674.30 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.65, 674.30 and 254.44 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.65 : 674.30 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.65/674.30 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.65x = 674.30 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.65x = 171,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,568.89/449.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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