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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 672.36 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 672.36 and 439.16 is: 657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 672.36 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/672.36 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 672.36 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 295,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,273.62/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.10

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