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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.57, 890.76 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.57, 890.76 and 449.74 is: 619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.57 : 890.76 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.57/890.76 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.57x = 890.76 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.57x = 400,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,610.40/646.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.59

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