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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.87, 675.68 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.87, 675.68 and 425.34 is: 638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.87 : 675.68 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.87/675.68 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.87x = 675.68 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.87x = 287,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,391.60/449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.84

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