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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 672.24 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 672.24 and 304.04 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 672.24 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/672.24 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 672.24 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 204,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,387.85/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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