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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.74, 751.69 and 449.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.74, 751.69 and 449.26 is: 670.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.74 : 751.69 = 449.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.74/751.69 = 449.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.74x = 751.69 × 449.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.74x = 337,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,704.25/503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.39

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