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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.32, 670.95 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.32, 670.95 and 357 is: 533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.32 : 670.95 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.32/670.95 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.32x = 670.95 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.32x = 239,529.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,529.15/449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.09

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