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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 675.18 and 429.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 675.18 and 429.06 is: 644.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 675.18 = 429.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/675.18 = 429.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 675.18 × 429.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 289,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,692.73/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.36

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