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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.72, 673.30 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.72, 673.30 and 335.80 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.72 : 673.30 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.72/673.30 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.72x = 673.30 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.72x = 226,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,094.14/449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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