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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.89, 674.38 and 341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.89, 674.38 and 341.45 is: 511.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.89 : 674.38 = 341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.89/674.38 = 341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.89x = 674.38 × 341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.89x = 230,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,267.05/449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.83

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