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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.72, 672.96 and 438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.72, 672.96 and 438.92 is: 656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.72 : 672.96 = 438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.72/672.96 = 438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.72x = 672.96 × 438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.72x = 295,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,375.60/449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.80

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