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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.60, 673.32 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.60, 673.32 and 304.88 is: 456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.60 : 673.32 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.60/673.32 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.60x = 673.32 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.60x = 205,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,281.80/449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.59

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