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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.79, 980.45 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.79, 980.45 and 449.76 is: 673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.79 : 980.45 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.79/980.45 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.79x = 980.45 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.79x = 440,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,964.94/654.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.44

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