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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.66, 674.53 and 328.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.66, 674.53 and 328.69 is: 493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.66 : 674.53 = 328.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.66/674.53 = 328.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.66x = 674.53 × 328.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.66x = 221,713.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,713.78/449.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.07

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