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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.10, 672.60 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.10, 672.60 and 311.76 is: 466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.10 : 672.60 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.10/672.60 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.10x = 672.60 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.10x = 209,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,689.78/449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.91

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