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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.74, 674.91 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.74, 674.91 and 175.83 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.74 : 674.91 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.74/674.91 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.74x = 674.91 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.74x = 118,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,669.43/449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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