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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.67, 673.41 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.67, 673.41 and 304.95 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.67 : 673.41 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.67/673.41 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.67x = 673.41 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.67x = 205,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,356.38/449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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