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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 675.19 and 244.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 675.19 and 244.64 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 675.19 = 244.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/675.19 = 244.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 675.19 × 244.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 165,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,180.48/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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