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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.01, 672.35 and 318.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.01, 672.35 and 318.32 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.01 : 672.35 = 318.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.01/672.35 = 318.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.01x = 672.35 × 318.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.01x = 214,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,017.50/449.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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