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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 674.96 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 674.96 and 230.48 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 674.96 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/674.96 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 674.96 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 155,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,565.98/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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