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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.56, 714.84 and 449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.56, 714.84 and 449.83 is: 674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.56 : 714.84 = 449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.56/714.84 = 449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.56x = 714.84 × 449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.56x = 321,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,556.48/476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.75

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