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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 674.34 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 674.34 and 304.48 is: 457.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 674.34 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/674.34 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 674.34 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 205,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,323.04/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.09

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