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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.30, 837.14 and 449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.30, 837.14 and 449.55 is: 619.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.30 : 837.14 = 449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.30/837.14 = 449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.30x = 837.14 × 449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.30x = 376,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,334.04/607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.69

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