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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.33, 672.26 and 387.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.33, 672.26 and 387.14 is: 579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.33 : 672.26 = 387.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.33/672.26 = 387.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.33x = 672.26 × 387.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.33x = 260,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,253.44/449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.21

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