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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.63, 674.63 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.63, 674.63 and 218.69 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.63 : 674.63 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.63/674.63 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.63x = 674.63 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.63x = 147,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,534.83/449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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