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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.95, 877.62 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.95, 877.62 and 449.76 is: 620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.95 : 877.62 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.95/877.62 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.95x = 877.62 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.95x = 394,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,718.37/635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.68

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