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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.71, 673.51 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.71, 673.51 and 346.17 is: 518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.71 : 673.51 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.71/673.51 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.71x = 673.51 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.71x = 233,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,148.96/449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.44

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