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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 674.36 and 425.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 674.36 and 425.89 is: 638.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 674.36 = 425.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/674.36 = 425.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 674.36 × 425.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 287,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,203.18/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.83

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