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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.25, 672.44 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.25, 672.44 and 325.86 is: 487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.25 : 672.44 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.25/672.44 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.25x = 672.44 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.25x = 219,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,119.67/449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.75

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