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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 905.88 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 905.88 and 449.73 is: 673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 905.88 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/905.88 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 905.88 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 407,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,401.41/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.91

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