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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 674.15 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 674.15 and 254.66 is: 381.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 674.15 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/674.15 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 674.15 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 171,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,674.39/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.57

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