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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.89, 861.60 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.89, 861.60 and 449.74 is: 621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.89 : 861.60 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.89/861.60 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.89x = 861.60 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.89x = 387,495.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,495.98/623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.10

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