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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.50, 876.90 and 449.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.50, 876.90 and 449.56 is: 620.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.50 : 876.90 = 449.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.50/876.90 = 449.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.50x = 876.90 × 449.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.50x = 394,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,219.16/635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.33

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