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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.88, 1,251.18 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.88, 1,251.18 and 449 is: 673.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.88 : 1,251.18 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.88/1,251.18 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.88x = 1,251.18 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.88x = 561,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,779.82/833.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.69

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