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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 674.88 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 674.88 and 419.88 is: 629.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 674.88 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/674.88 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 674.88 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 283,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,368.61/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.79

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