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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.71, 675.33 and 277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.71, 675.33 and 277.39 is: 416.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.71 : 675.33 = 277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.71/675.33 = 277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.71x = 675.33 × 277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.71x = 187,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,329.79/449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.56

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