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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.67, 673.42 and 312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.67, 673.42 and 312.33 is: 467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.67 : 673.42 = 312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.67/673.42 = 312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.67x = 673.42 × 312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.67x = 210,329.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,329.27/449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.74

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