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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.97, 849.69 and 450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.97, 849.69 and 450.01 is: 620.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.97 : 849.69 = 450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.97/849.69 = 450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.97x = 849.69 × 450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.97x = 382,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,369.00/615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.76

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