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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.83, 674.02 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.83, 674.02 and 358.71 is: 537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.83 : 674.02 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.83/674.02 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.83x = 674.02 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.83x = 241,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,777.71/449.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.49

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