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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 674.70 and 327.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 674.70 and 327.57 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 674.70 = 327.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/674.70 = 327.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 674.70 × 327.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 221,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,011.48/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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