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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.32, 1,084.70 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.32, 1,084.70 and 449 is: 673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.32 : 1,084.70 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.32/1,084.70 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.32x = 1,084.70 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.32x = 487,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,030.30/723.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.33

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