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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.14, 892.05 and 449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.14, 892.05 and 449.31 is: 620.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.14 : 892.05 = 449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.14/892.05 = 449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.14x = 892.05 × 449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.14x = 400,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,806.99/646.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.31

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