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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 713.76 and 449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 713.76 and 449.56 is: 673.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 713.76 = 449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/713.76 = 449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 713.76 × 449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 320,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,877.95/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.32

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