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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.56, 673.62 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.56, 673.62 and 406.36 is: 608.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.56 : 673.62 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.56/673.62 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.56x = 673.62 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.56x = 273,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,732.22/449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.89

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