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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 672.48 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 672.48 and 434.88 is: 650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 672.48 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/672.48 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 672.48 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 292,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,448.10/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.93

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