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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 673.38 and 340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 673.38 and 340.74 is: 510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 673.38 = 340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/673.38 = 340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 673.38 × 340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 229,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,447.50/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.70

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