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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 673.68 and 312.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 673.68 and 312.69 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 673.68 = 312.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/673.68 = 312.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 673.68 × 312.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 210,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,653.00/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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