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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.43, 672.93 and 345.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.43, 672.93 and 345.89 is: 517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.43 : 672.93 = 345.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.43/672.93 = 345.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.43x = 672.93 × 345.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.43x = 232,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,756.39/449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.89

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