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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 674.76 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 674.76 and 334.32 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 674.76 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/674.76 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 674.76 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 225,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,585.76/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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