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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 753.94 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 753.94 and 449.66 is: 672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 753.94 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/753.94 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 753.94 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 339,016.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,016.66/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.41

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