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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.72, 891.09 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.72, 891.09 and 449.34 is: 620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.72 : 891.09 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.72/891.09 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.72x = 891.09 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.72x = 400,402.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,402.38/645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.09

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