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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.36, 895.99 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.36, 895.99 and 449.88 is: 620.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.36 : 895.99 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.36/895.99 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.36x = 895.99 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.36x = 403,087.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,087.98/649.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.75

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