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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.67, 674.13 and 384.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.67, 674.13 and 384.42 is: 576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.67 : 674.13 = 384.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.67/674.13 = 384.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.67x = 674.13 × 384.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.67x = 259,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,149.05/449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.31

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