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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.02, 949.88 and 449.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.02, 949.88 and 449.67 is: 676.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.02 : 949.88 = 449.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.02/949.88 = 449.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.02x = 949.88 × 449.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.02x = 427,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,132.54/631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.89

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