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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 673 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 673 and 327.36 is: 490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 673 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/673 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 673 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 220,313.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,313.28/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.50

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