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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.40, 672.72 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.40, 672.72 and 319.56 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.40 : 672.72 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.40/672.72 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.40x = 672.72 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.40x = 214,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,974.40/449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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