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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.39, 672.60 and 317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.39, 672.60 and 317.36 is: 474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.39 : 672.60 = 317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.39/672.60 = 317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.39x = 672.60 × 317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.39x = 213,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,456.34/449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.99

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