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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.64, 623 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.64, 623 and 439.92 is: 609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.64 : 623 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.64/623 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.64x = 623 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.64x = 274,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,070.16/449.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.53

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