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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.59, 949.07 and 449.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.59, 949.07 and 449.44 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.59 : 949.07 = 449.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.59/949.07 = 449.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.59x = 949.07 × 449.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.59x = 426,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,547.77/632.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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