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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 671.46 and 401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 671.46 and 401.34 is: 598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 671.46 = 401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/671.46 = 401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 671.46 × 401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 269,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,483.76/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.93

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