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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.44, 847.91 and 449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.44, 847.91 and 449.35 is: 620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.44 : 847.91 = 449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.44/847.91 = 449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.44x = 847.91 × 449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.44x = 381,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,006.11/614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.09

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