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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.62, 672.57 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.62, 672.57 and 358.49 is: 536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.62 : 672.57 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.62/672.57 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.62x = 672.57 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.62x = 241,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,111.30/449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.26

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