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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.78, 674.68 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.78, 674.68 and 218.54 is: 327.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.78 : 674.68 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.78/674.68 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.78x = 674.68 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.78x = 147,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,444.57/449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.81

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