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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 966.62 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 966.62 and 449.74 is: 674.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 966.62 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/966.62 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 966.62 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 434,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,727.68/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.75

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