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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 673.56 and 433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 673.56 and 433.68 is: 649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 673.56 = 433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/673.56 = 433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 673.56 × 433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 292,109.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,109.50/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.83

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