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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.77, 674.73 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.77, 674.73 and 175.87 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.77 : 674.73 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.77/674.73 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.77x = 674.73 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.77x = 118,664.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,664.77/449.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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