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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.84, 674.16 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.84, 674.16 and 346.64 is: 519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.84 : 674.16 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.84/674.16 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.84x = 674.16 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.84x = 233,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,690.82/449.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.50

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