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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489, 674.52 and 449.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489, 674.52 and 449.82 is: 620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489 : 674.52 = 449.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489/674.52 = 449.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489x = 674.52 × 449.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489x = 303,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,412.59/489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.48

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