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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.31, 1,081.82 and 449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.31, 1,081.82 and 449.08 is: 673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.31 : 1,081.82 = 449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.31/1,081.82 = 449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.31x = 1,081.82 × 449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.31x = 485,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,822.14/721.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.53

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