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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.74, 675.00 and 254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.74, 675.00 and 254.94 is: 382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.74 : 675.00 = 254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.74/675.00 = 254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.74x = 675.00 × 254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.74x = 172,079.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,079.85/449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.62

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