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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 712.82 and 449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 712.82 and 449.36 is: 673.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 712.82 = 449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/712.82 = 449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 712.82 × 449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 320,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,312.80/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.38

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