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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.27, 849.81 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.27, 849.81 and 449.22 is: 620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.27 : 849.81 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.27/849.81 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.27x = 849.81 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.27x = 381,751.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,751.65/615.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.46

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