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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.08, 982.26 and 449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.08, 982.26 and 449.70 is: 674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.08 : 982.26 = 449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.08/982.26 = 449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.08x = 982.26 × 449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.08x = 441,722.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,722.32/655.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.30

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