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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.08, 648.79 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.08, 648.79 and 449.33 is: 620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.08 : 648.79 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.08/648.79 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.08x = 648.79 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.08x = 291,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,517.57/470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.14

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