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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.28, 837.44 and 449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.28, 837.44 and 449.20 is: 620.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.28 : 837.44 = 449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.28/837.44 = 449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.28x = 837.44 × 449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.28x = 376,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,178.05/606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.47

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