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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 694.86 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 694.86 and 449.16 is: 673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 694.86 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/694.86 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 694.86 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 312,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,103.32/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.74

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