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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.81, 674.13 and 244.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.81, 674.13 and 244.55 is: 366.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.81 : 674.13 = 244.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.81/674.13 = 244.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.81x = 674.13 × 244.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.81x = 164,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,858.49/449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.51

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