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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.22, 673.38 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.22, 673.38 and 387.27 is: 580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.22 : 673.38 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.22/673.38 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.22x = 673.38 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.22x = 260,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,779.87/449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.52

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