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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.09, 860.08 and 449.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.09, 860.08 and 449.13 is: 618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.09 : 860.08 = 449.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.09/860.08 = 449.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.09x = 860.08 × 449.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.09x = 386,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,287.73/624.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.96

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