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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 674.69 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 674.69 and 241.86 is: 362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 674.69 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/674.69 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 674.69 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 163,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,180.22/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.68

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