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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.81, 674.35 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.81, 674.35 and 276.21 is: 414.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.81 : 674.35 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.81/674.35 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.81x = 674.35 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.81x = 186,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,262.21/449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.09

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