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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.60, 1,084.19 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.60, 1,084.19 and 449.82 is: 673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.60 : 1,084.19 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.60/1,084.19 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.60x = 1,084.19 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.60x = 487,688.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,688.10/723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.97

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