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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.57, 674.01 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.57, 674.01 and 384.90 is: 577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.57 : 674.01 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.57/674.01 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.57x = 674.01 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.57x = 259,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,426.45/449.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.06

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