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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.55, 674.56 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.55, 674.56 and 339.10 is: 508.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.55 : 674.56 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.55/674.56 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.55x = 674.56 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.55x = 228,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,743.30/449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.83

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