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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.71, 674.45 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.71, 674.45 and 303.38 is: 454.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.71 : 674.45 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.71/674.45 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.71x = 674.45 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.71x = 204,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,613.42/449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.99

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