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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.69, 673.97 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.69, 673.97 and 215.44 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.69 : 673.97 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.69/673.97 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.69x = 673.97 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.69x = 145,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,197.33/449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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