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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.08, 707.96 and 449.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.08, 707.96 and 449.78 is: 671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.08 : 707.96 = 449.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.08/707.96 = 449.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.08x = 707.96 × 449.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.08x = 318,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,426.25/474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.67

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