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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.01, 983.03 and 449.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.01, 983.03 and 449.58 is: 674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.01 : 983.03 = 449.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.01/983.03 = 449.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.01x = 983.03 × 449.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.01x = 441,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,944.69/655.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.71

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