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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.39, 673.31 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.39, 673.31 and 312.53 is: 468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.39 : 673.31 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.39/673.31 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.39x = 673.31 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.39x = 210,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,424.65/449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.25

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