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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.72, 674.78 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.72, 674.78 and 257.34 is: 386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.72 : 674.78 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.72/674.78 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.72x = 674.78 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.72x = 173,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,650.58/449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.13

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