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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.67, 673.42 and 217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.67, 673.42 and 217.99 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.67 : 673.42 = 217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.67/673.42 = 217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.67x = 673.42 × 217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.67x = 146,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,796.60/449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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