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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 674.22 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 674.22 and 388.32 is: 582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 674.22 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/674.22 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 674.22 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 261,813.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,813.11/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.74

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