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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.78, 674.91 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.78, 674.91 and 175.88 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.78 : 674.91 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.78/674.91 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.78x = 674.91 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.78x = 118,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,704.86/449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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