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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.23, 672.76 and 304.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.23, 672.76 and 304.51 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.23 : 672.76 = 304.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.23/672.76 = 304.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.23x = 672.76 × 304.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.23x = 204,857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,857.26/449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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