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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 674.60 and 372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 674.60 and 372.71 is: 558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 674.60 = 372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/674.60 = 372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 674.60 × 372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 251,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,424.93/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.76

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