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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 675.71 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 675.71 and 423.47 is: 636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 675.71 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/675.71 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 675.71 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 286,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,137.42/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.29

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