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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 672.99 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 672.99 and 357.46 is: 535.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 672.99 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/672.99 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 672.99 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 240,567.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,567.01/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.47

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