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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.75, 674.62 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.75, 674.62 and 325.59 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.75 : 674.62 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.75/674.62 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.75x = 674.62 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.75x = 219,644.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,644.52/449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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