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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.24, 752.46 and 449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.24, 752.46 and 449.70 is: 671.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.24 : 752.46 = 449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.24/752.46 = 449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.24x = 752.46 × 449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.24x = 338,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,381.26/504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.07

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