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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.68, 674.73 and 442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.68, 674.73 and 442.40 is: 663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.68 : 674.73 = 442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.68/674.73 = 442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.68x = 674.73 × 442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.68x = 298,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,500.55/449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.81

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