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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 672.72 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 672.72 and 443.40 is: 663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 672.72 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/672.72 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 672.72 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 298,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,284.05/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.03

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