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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.42, 673.76 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.42, 673.76 and 304.82 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.42 : 673.76 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.42/673.76 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.42x = 673.76 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.42x = 205,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,375.52/449.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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