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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.77, 674.76 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.77, 674.76 and 141.63 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.77 : 674.76 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.77/674.76 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.77x = 674.76 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.77x = 95,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,568.06/449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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