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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 674.73 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 674.73 and 324.27 is: 486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 674.73 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/674.73 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 674.73 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 218,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,794.70/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.41

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