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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.48, 674.42 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.48, 674.42 and 328.38 is: 492.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.48 : 674.42 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.48/674.42 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.48x = 674.42 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.48x = 221,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,464.40/449.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.72

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