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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 669.96 and 418.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 669.96 and 418.08 is: 623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 669.96 = 418.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/669.96 = 418.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 669.96 × 418.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 280,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,096.88/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.66

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