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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.60, 674.36 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.60, 674.36 and 449.44 is: 671.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.60 : 674.36 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.60/674.36 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.60x = 674.36 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.60x = 303,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,084.36/451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.13

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