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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.35, 672.71 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.35, 672.71 and 430.32 is: 644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.35 : 672.71 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.35/672.71 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.35x = 672.71 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.35x = 289,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,480.94/449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.23

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