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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 674.80 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 674.80 and 244.26 is: 366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 674.80 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/674.80 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 674.80 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 164,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,826.65/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.53

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