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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.41, 673.04 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.41, 673.04 and 304.69 is: 456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.41 : 673.04 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.41/673.04 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.41x = 673.04 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.41x = 205,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,068.56/449.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.31

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