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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.79, 674.76 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.79, 674.76 and 141.71 is: 212.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.79 : 674.76 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.79/674.76 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.79x = 674.76 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.79x = 95,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,620.24/449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.59

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