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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 674.40 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 674.40 and 305.52 is: 458.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 674.40 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/674.40 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 674.40 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 206,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,042.69/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.12

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