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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.73, 697.79 and 449.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.73, 697.79 and 449.37 is: 670.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.73 : 697.79 = 449.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.73/697.79 = 449.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.73x = 697.79 × 449.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.73x = 313,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,567.02/467.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.40

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