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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.79, 674.46 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.79, 674.46 and 141.66 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.79 : 674.46 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.79/674.46 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.79x = 674.46 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.79x = 95,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,544.00/449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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