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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.55, 615.60 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.55, 615.60 and 449.55 is: 615.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.55 : 615.60 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.55/615.60 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.55x = 615.60 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.55x = 276,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,742.98/449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.60

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