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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 674.60 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 674.60 and 327.60 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 674.60 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/674.60 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 674.60 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 220,998.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,998.96/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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