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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.84, 849.94 and 449.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.84, 849.94 and 449.97 is: 621.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.84 : 849.94 = 449.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.84/849.94 = 449.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.84x = 849.94 × 449.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.84x = 382,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,447.38/615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.01

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