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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.80, 673.74 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.80, 673.74 and 303.24 is: 454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.80 : 673.74 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.80/673.74 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.80x = 673.74 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.80x = 204,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,304.92/449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.21

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