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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 673.71 and 419.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 673.71 and 419.98 is: 629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 673.71 = 419.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/673.71 = 419.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 673.71 × 419.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 282,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,944.73/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.97

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