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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 673.38 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 673.38 and 327.57 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 673.38 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/673.38 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 673.38 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 220,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,579.09/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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