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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.78, 674.64 and 442.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.78, 674.64 and 442.08 is: 663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.78 : 674.64 = 442.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.78/674.64 = 442.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.78x = 674.64 × 442.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.78x = 298,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,244.85/449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.10

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