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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.68, 672.92 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.68, 672.92 and 394.68 is: 590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.68 : 672.92 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.68/672.92 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.68x = 672.92 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.68x = 265,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,588.07/449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.62

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