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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.71, 674.54 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.71, 674.54 and 189.60 is: 284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.71 : 674.54 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.71/674.54 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.71x = 674.54 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.71x = 127,892.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,892.78/449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.39

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