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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.94, 876.98 and 449.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.94, 876.98 and 449.57 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.94 : 876.98 = 449.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.94/876.98 = 449.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.94x = 876.98 × 449.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.94x = 394,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,257.27/635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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