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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 673.32 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 673.32 and 217.70 is: 326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 673.32 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/673.32 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 673.32 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 146,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,581.76/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.46

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