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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.84, 675.02 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.84, 675.02 and 202.97 is: 304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.84 : 675.02 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.84/675.02 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.84x = 675.02 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.84x = 137,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,011.00/449.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.58

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