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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.51, 877.02 and 449.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.51, 877.02 and 449.33 is: 620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.51 : 877.02 = 449.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.51/877.02 = 449.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.51x = 877.02 × 449.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.51x = 394,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,067.01/635.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.08

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