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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.46, 674.15 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.46, 674.15 and 312.44 is: 468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.46 : 674.15 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.46/674.15 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.46x = 674.15 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.46x = 210,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,626.49/449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.62

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