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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.20, 674.76 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.20, 674.76 and 433 is: 650.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.20 : 674.76 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.20/674.76 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.20x = 674.76 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.20x = 292,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,171.08/449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.43

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