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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.62, 675 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.62, 675 and 359.44 is: 539.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.62 : 675 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.62/675 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.62x = 675 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.62x = 242,622
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,622/449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.62

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