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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 849.03 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 849.03 and 449.46 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 849.03 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/849.03 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 849.03 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 381,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,605.02/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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