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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.12, 891.30 and 449.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.12, 891.30 and 449.29 is: 619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.12 : 891.30 = 449.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.12/891.30 = 449.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.12x = 891.30 × 449.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.12x = 400,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,452.18/646.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.78

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