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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.21, 802.49 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.21, 802.49 and 449.64 is: 672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.21 : 802.49 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.21/802.49 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.21x = 802.49 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.21x = 360,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,828.35/536.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.93

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