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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.67, 674.85 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.67, 674.85 and 175.83 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.67 : 674.85 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.67/674.85 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.67x = 674.85 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.67x = 118,658.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,658.88/449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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