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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.24, 949 and 449.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.24, 949 and 449.84 is: 675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.24 : 949 = 449.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.24/949 = 449.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.24x = 949 × 449.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.24x = 426,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,898.16/632.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.22

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