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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.08, 674.16 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.08, 674.16 and 304.36 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.08 : 674.16 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.08/674.16 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.08x = 674.16 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.08x = 205,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,187.34/449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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