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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 672.42 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 672.42 and 402.24 is: 602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 672.42 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/672.42 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 672.42 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 270,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,474.22/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.20

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