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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.04, 908.75 and 449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.04, 908.75 and 449.25 is: 619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.04 : 908.75 = 449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.04/908.75 = 449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.04x = 908.75 × 449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.04x = 408,253.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,253.69/659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.47

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