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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.40, 674.10 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.40, 674.10 and 303.60 is: 455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.40 : 674.10 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.40/674.10 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.40x = 674.10 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.40x = 204,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,656.76/449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.40

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