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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.57, 673.99 and 312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.57, 673.99 and 312.89 is: 469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.57 : 673.99 = 312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.57/673.99 = 312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.57x = 673.99 × 312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.57x = 210,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,880.58/449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.07

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