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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.38, 672.63 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.38, 672.63 and 346.96 is: 519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.38 : 672.63 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.38/672.63 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.38x = 672.63 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.38x = 233,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,375.70/449.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.33

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