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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.99, 876.83 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.99, 876.83 and 449.28 is: 619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.99 : 876.83 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.99/876.83 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.99x = 876.83 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.99x = 393,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,939.94/635.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.42

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