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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.79, 674.10 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.79, 674.10 and 218.74 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.79 : 674.10 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.79/674.10 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.79x = 674.10 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.79x = 147,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,455.41/449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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