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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.60, 674.88 and 321.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.60, 674.88 and 321.92 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.60 : 674.88 = 321.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.60/674.88 = 321.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.60x = 674.88 × 321.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.60x = 217,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,257.37/449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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