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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.87, 676.11 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.87, 676.11 and 373.32 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.87 : 676.11 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.87/676.11 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.87x = 676.11 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.87x = 252,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,405.39/449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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