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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.50, 673.94 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.50, 673.94 and 319.50 is: 479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.50 : 673.94 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.50/673.94 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.50x = 673.94 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.50x = 215,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,323.83/449.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.03

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