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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.47, 673.61 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.47, 673.61 and 217.91 is: 326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.47 : 673.61 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.47/673.61 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.47x = 673.61 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.47x = 146,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,782.99/449.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.57

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