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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 673.80 and 318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 673.80 and 318.90 is: 478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 673.80 = 318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/673.80 = 318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 673.80 × 318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 214,874.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,874.82/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.26

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