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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 679.94 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 679.94 and 449.66 is: 674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 679.94 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/679.94 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 679.94 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 305,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,741.82/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.84

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