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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.34, 673.88 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.34, 673.88 and 318.96 is: 478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.34 : 673.88 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.34/673.88 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.34x = 673.88 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.34x = 214,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,940.76/449.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.35

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