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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 674.76 and 439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 674.76 and 439.28 is: 659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 674.76 = 439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/674.76 = 439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 674.76 × 439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 296,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,408.57/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.62

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