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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646, 891.84 and 449.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646, 891.84 and 449.77 is: 620.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646 : 891.84 = 449.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646/891.84 = 449.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646x = 891.84 × 449.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646x = 401,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,122.88/646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.93

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