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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.26, 894.11 and 449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.26, 894.11 and 449.42 is: 619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.26 : 894.11 = 449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.26/894.11 = 449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.26x = 894.11 × 449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.26x = 401,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,824.20/648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.86

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