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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 710.44 and 449.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 710.44 and 449.98 is: 675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 710.44 = 449.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/710.44 = 449.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 710.44 × 449.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 319,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,680.89/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.67

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