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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.10, 655.08 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.10, 655.08 and 449.12 is: 619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.10 : 655.08 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.10/655.08 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.10x = 655.08 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.10x = 294,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,209.53/475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.26

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