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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.65, 674.46 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.65, 674.46 and 125.01 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.65 : 674.46 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.65/674.46 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.65x = 674.46 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.65x = 84,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,314.24/449.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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