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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.81, 847.38 and 449.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.81, 847.38 and 449.29 is: 620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.81 : 847.38 = 449.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.81/847.38 = 449.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.81x = 847.38 × 449.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.81x = 380,719.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,719.36/613.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.26

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