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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 669.42 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 669.42 and 443.97 is: 661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 669.42 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/669.42 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 669.42 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 297,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,202.40/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.38

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