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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 674.37 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 674.37 and 377.28 is: 565.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 674.37 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/674.37 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 674.37 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 254,426.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,426.31/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.84

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