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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.69, 673.31 and 347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.69, 673.31 and 347.02 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.69 : 673.31 = 347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.69/673.31 = 347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.69x = 673.31 × 347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.69x = 233,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,651.22/449.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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