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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 674.46 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 674.46 and 447.72 is: 671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 674.46 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/674.46 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 674.46 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 301,969.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,969.23/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.98

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