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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 689.34 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 689.34 and 449.12 is: 674.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 689.34 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/689.34 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 689.34 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 309,596.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,596.38/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.33

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