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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.38, 917.91 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.38, 917.91 and 449.04 is: 671.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.38 : 917.91 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.38/917.91 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.38x = 917.91 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.38x = 412,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,178.31/613.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.98

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