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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.42, 759.26 and 449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.42, 759.26 and 449.18 is: 672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.42 : 759.26 = 449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.42/759.26 = 449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.42x = 759.26 × 449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.42x = 341,044.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,044.41/507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.11

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