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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.98, 674.26 and 327.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.98, 674.26 and 327.68 is: 491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.98 : 674.26 = 327.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.98/674.26 = 327.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.98x = 674.26 × 327.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.98x = 220,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,941.52/449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.00

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