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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 674.89 and 388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 674.89 and 388.87 is: 583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 674.89 = 388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/674.89 = 388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 674.89 × 388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 262,442.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,442.53/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.30

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