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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.30, 672.86 and 318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.30, 672.86 and 318.98 is: 477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.30 : 672.86 = 318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.30/672.86 = 318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.30x = 672.86 × 318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.30x = 214,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,628.88/449.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.70

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