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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.68, 848.62 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.68, 848.62 and 449.76 is: 620.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.68 : 848.62 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.68/848.62 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.68x = 848.62 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.68x = 381,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,675.33/614.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.93

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