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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.80, 930.40 and 449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.80, 930.40 and 449.60 is: 673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.80 : 930.40 = 449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.80/930.40 = 449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.80x = 930.40 × 449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.80x = 418,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,307.84/620.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.82

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