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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.50, 935.85 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.50, 935.85 and 449.34 is: 676.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.50 : 935.85 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.50/935.85 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.50x = 935.85 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.50x = 420,514.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,514.84/621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.62

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