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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.89, 679.05 and 449.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.89, 679.05 and 449.89 is: 679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.89 : 679.05 = 449.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.89/679.05 = 449.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.89x = 679.05 × 449.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.89x = 305,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,496.11/449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.05

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