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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.48, 1,647.95 and 449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.48, 1,647.95 and 449.27 is: 673.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.48 : 1,647.95 = 449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.48/1,647.95 = 449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.48x = 1,647.95 × 449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.48x = 740,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,364.01/1,098.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.99

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