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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.49, 673.14 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.49, 673.14 and 304.31 is: 456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.49 : 673.14 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.49/673.14 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.49x = 673.14 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.49x = 204,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,846.06/448.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.74

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