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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.46, 672.98 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.46, 672.98 and 303.44 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.46 : 672.98 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.46/672.98 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.46x = 672.98 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.46x = 204,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,209.22/449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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