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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.62, 674.43 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.62, 674.43 and 371.86 is: 557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.62 : 674.43 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.62/674.43 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.62x = 674.43 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.62x = 250,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,790.46/449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.79

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