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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.44, 673.44 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.44, 673.44 and 327.13 is: 490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.44 : 673.44 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.44/673.44 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.44x = 673.44 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.44x = 220,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,302.43/449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.17

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