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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.67, 674.93 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.67, 674.93 and 230.46 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.67 : 674.93 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.67/674.93 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.67x = 674.93 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.67x = 155,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,543.22/449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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