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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.39, 673.50 and 437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.39, 673.50 and 437.85 is: 656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.39 : 673.50 = 437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.39/673.50 = 437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.39x = 673.50 × 437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.39x = 294,891.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,891.98/449.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.21

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