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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 639.09 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 639.09 and 449.55 is: 619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 639.09 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/639.09 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 639.09 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 287,302.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,302.91/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.55

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