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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.99, 837.59 and 449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.99, 837.59 and 449.72 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.99 : 837.59 = 449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.99/837.59 = 449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.99x = 837.59 × 449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.99x = 376,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,674.54/606.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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