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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.38, 688.26 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.38, 688.26 and 449.66 is: 673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.38 : 688.26 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.38/688.26 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.38x = 688.26 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.38x = 309,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,482.99/459.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.70

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