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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 673.47 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 673.47 and 244.02 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 673.47 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/673.47 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 673.47 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 164,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,337.62/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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