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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 674.62 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 674.62 and 312.45 is: 469.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 674.62 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/674.62 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 674.62 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 210,785.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,785.02/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.31

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