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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.67, 929.14 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.67, 929.14 and 449.50 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.67 : 929.14 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.67/929.14 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.67x = 929.14 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.67x = 417,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,646.73/673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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