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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.72, 673.58 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.72, 673.58 and 346.24 is: 518.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.72 : 673.58 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.72/673.58 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.72x = 673.58 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.72x = 233,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,219.52/449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.59

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