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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.79, 674.73 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.79, 674.73 and 141.65 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.79 : 674.73 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.79/674.73 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.79x = 674.73 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.79x = 95,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,575.50/449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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