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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 861.60 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 861.60 and 449.76 is: 620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 861.60 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/861.60 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 861.60 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 387,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,513.22/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.06

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