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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 674.97 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 674.97 and 257.66 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 674.97 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/674.97 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 674.97 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 173,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,912.77/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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