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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 674.08 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 674.08 and 264.42 is: 396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 674.08 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/674.08 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 674.08 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 178,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,240.23/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.14

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