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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.56, 674.10 and 397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.56, 674.10 and 397.63 is: 596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.56 : 674.10 = 397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.56/674.10 = 397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.56x = 674.10 × 397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.56x = 268,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,040.70/449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.23

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