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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.70, 803.97 and 449.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.70, 803.97 and 449.79 is: 673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.70 : 803.97 = 449.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.70/803.97 = 449.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.70x = 803.97 × 449.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.70x = 361,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,619.17/536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.78

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