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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.96, 674.46 and 347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.96, 674.46 and 347.40 is: 520.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.96 : 674.46 = 347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.96/674.46 = 347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.96x = 674.46 × 347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.96x = 234,307.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,307.40/449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.73

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