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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.82, 754.92 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.82, 754.92 and 449.55 is: 673.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.82 : 754.92 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.82/754.92 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.82x = 754.92 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.82x = 339,374.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,374.29/503.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.60

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