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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 674.64 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 674.64 and 189.72 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 674.64 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/674.64 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 674.64 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 127,992.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,992.70/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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