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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 674.76 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 674.76 and 254.96 is: 382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 674.76 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/674.76 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 674.76 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 172,036.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,036.81/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.37

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