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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 828.45 and 449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 828.45 and 449.39 is: 673.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 828.45 = 449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/828.45 = 449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 828.45 × 449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 372,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,293.00/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.04

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