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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.63, 642.33 and 449.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.63, 642.33 and 449.62 is: 618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.63 : 642.33 = 449.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.63/642.33 = 449.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.63x = 642.33 × 449.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.63x = 288,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,802.81/466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.92

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