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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.92, 877.33 and 449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.92, 877.33 and 449.73 is: 620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.92 : 877.33 = 449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.92/877.33 = 449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.92x = 877.33 × 449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.92x = 394,561.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,561.62/635.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.46

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