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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.29, 672.36 and 275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.29, 672.36 and 275.91 is: 412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.29 : 672.36 = 275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.29/672.36 = 275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.29x = 672.36 × 275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.29x = 185,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,510.85/449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.90

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