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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.02, 753.77 and 449.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.02, 753.77 and 449.51 is: 672.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.02 : 753.77 = 449.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.02/753.77 = 449.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.02x = 753.77 × 449.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.02x = 338,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,824.51/504.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.24

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