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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 674.24 and 383.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 674.24 and 383.75 is: 575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 674.24 = 383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/674.24 = 383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 674.24 × 383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 258,734.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,734.31/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.27

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