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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.63, 982.14 and 449.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.63, 982.14 and 449.70 is: 673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.63 : 982.14 = 449.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.63/982.14 = 449.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.63x = 982.14 × 449.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.63x = 441,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,668.36/655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.65

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