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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.83, 674.73 and 391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.83, 674.73 and 391.51 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.83 : 674.73 = 391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.83/674.73 = 391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.83x = 674.73 × 391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.83x = 264,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,163.54/449.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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