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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.13, 674.41 and 372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.13, 674.41 and 372.59 is: 559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.13 : 674.41 = 372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.13/674.41 = 372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.13x = 674.41 × 372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.13x = 251,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,278.42/449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.48

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