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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 674.16 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 674.16 and 407.52 is: 610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 674.16 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/674.16 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 674.16 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 274,733.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,733.68/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.85

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