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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.73, 674.78 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.73, 674.78 and 218.49 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.73 : 674.78 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.73/674.78 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.73x = 674.78 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.73x = 147,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,431.59/449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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