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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.79, 675.07 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.79, 675.07 and 244.50 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.79 : 675.07 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.79/675.07 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.79x = 675.07 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.79x = 165,053.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,053.33/449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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