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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.53, 713.84 and 449.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.53, 713.84 and 449.91 is: 676.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.53 : 713.84 = 449.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.53/713.84 = 449.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.53x = 713.84 × 449.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.53x = 321,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,161.50/474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.81

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