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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.91, 848.11 and 449.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.91, 848.11 and 449.79 is: 620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.91 : 848.11 = 449.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.91/848.11 = 449.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.91x = 848.11 × 449.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.91x = 381,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,471.40/614.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.37

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