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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 654 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 654 and 449.52 is: 620.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 654 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/654 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 654 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 293,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,986.08/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.54

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