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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 908.56 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 908.56 and 449 is: 619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 908.56 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/908.56 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 908.56 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 407,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,943.44/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.45

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