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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.64, 877.19 and 449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.64, 877.19 and 449.45 is: 620.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.64 : 877.19 = 449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.64/877.19 = 449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.64x = 877.19 × 449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.64x = 394,255.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,255.24/635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.25

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