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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.46, 860.34 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.46, 860.34 and 449.50 is: 619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.46 : 860.34 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.46/860.34 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.46x = 860.34 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.46x = 386,722.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,722.83/624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.29

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