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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.19, 909.54 and 449.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.19, 909.54 and 449.52 is: 620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.19 : 909.54 = 449.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.19/909.54 = 449.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.19x = 909.54 × 449.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.19x = 408,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,856.42/659.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.24

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