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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.97, 802.70 and 449.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.97, 802.70 and 449.86 is: 673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.97 : 802.70 = 449.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.97/802.70 = 449.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.97x = 802.70 × 449.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.97x = 361,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,098.37/535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.73

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