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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.19, 983.70 and 449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.19, 983.70 and 449.25 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.19 : 983.70 = 449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.19/983.70 = 449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.19x = 983.70 × 449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.19x = 441,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,927.23/655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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