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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.84, 674.78 and 443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.84, 674.78 and 443.80 is: 665.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.84 : 674.78 = 443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.84/674.78 = 443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.84x = 674.78 × 443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.84x = 299,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,467.36/449.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.72

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