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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 672.87 and 340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 672.87 and 340.66 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 672.87 = 340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/672.87 = 340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 672.87 × 340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 229,219.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,219.89/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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