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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.14, 789.44 and 449.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.14, 789.44 and 449.66 is: 673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.14 : 789.44 = 449.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.14/789.44 = 449.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.14x = 789.44 × 449.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.14x = 354,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,979.59/527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.41

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