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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.68, 674.46 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.68, 674.46 and 125.07 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.68 : 674.46 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.68/674.46 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.68x = 674.46 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.68x = 84,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,354.71/449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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